Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

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Unisex antique hand-engraved cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, depicting an elegant female profile, weighing 8.64 g and originating from Italy, signed by the master engraver Aversano of Torre del Greco.

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Splendid oval cameo depicting an elegant profile of a woman hand-carved on Madagascar Cassis shell in Art Nouveau (Liberty) style.

Handmade and signed by Master Engraver Aversano of Torre del Greco, the city that is the capital of cameo art.
Weight 8.64 g
Cameo dimensions: 50 mm (height) x 44.8 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty.

Splendid oval cameo depicting an elegant profile of a woman hand-carved on Madagascar Cassis shell in Art Nouveau (Liberty) style.

Handmade and signed by Master Engraver Aversano of Torre del Greco, the city that is the capital of cameo art.
Weight 8.64 g
Cameo dimensions: 50 mm (height) x 44.8 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Antique
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
8.64 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-carved cameo
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Objects sold
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